KALE OR CHARD PIE

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A simple pie with a biscuit-like, no-roll crust that is incredibly versatile: As is, it makes a lovely lunch or elegant side.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Dinner     Vegetarian     Winter     Kale     Chard     Bake

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter, plus more as needed
About 8 large kale or chard leaves, rinsed well and thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (like parsley, thyme, chervil, and/or chives)
6 eggs
1 cup whole-milk yogurt or sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375°F. Melt the butter in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat. After a minute, add the kale and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leaves are quite tender, about 10 minutes; do not brown. Remove from the heat, add the herbs, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Meanwhile, hard-boil 3 of the eggs; shell and coarsely chop them. Add to the cooked kale and let cool while you make the batter.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and the remaining 3 eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Add the flour and baking powder and mix until completely incorporated. Lightly butter a 12 × 9-inch or comparable ceramic or glass baking dish. Spread half the batter over the bottom, then top with the kale filling; spread the remaining batter over the kale, using your fingers or a rubber spatula to make sure there are no gaps in the top layer.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, until the crust is shiny and golden brown. Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing it into as many squares or rectangles as you like. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • CABBAGE PIE
  • An Eastern European classic: Replace the kale with 1 head Savoy or green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced, and the mixed herbs with 2/3 cup chopped fresh dill.
  • MUSHROOM AND KASHA PIE
  • Meaty in flavor and texture and can be made with almost any cooked grain, including wheat and rye berries: Substitute 3 cups chopped or sliced mushrooms for the kale, and add 1 cup cooked kasha to the mushroom mixture along with the herbs.

Mariam Kamal
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Overall, I thought this pie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Agwu Obuma Obinna
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This pie was a bit too salty for my taste.


RicoTheMongolianSlave
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I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to get your daily dose of greens.


emad salih
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This is one of my favorite kale recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Francis Hannah
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I made this pie for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Malikshahg Malikbaba
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover kale.


Bijoy Das
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie didn't turn out very well. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.


BLACK Man
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This pie was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Qamer shahzad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Bintou Sarjo
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The crust on this pie was too thick and doughy for my liking.


Olyn Agie
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This kale pie was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices to the filling.


Rene West
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I made this pie for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great way to get your daily dose of greens.


kim dufresne
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This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


FPV RC
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this pie. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was nice and crispy.


Sheharyar Akhtar
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This pie was easy to make and very delicious. I used fresh kale from my garden and it was perfect.


Sarah Ratcliff
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great. The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more salt to the filling.


Jaidan Carpenter
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Shabana Zubair
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This kale pie was a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.